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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $200 Million Commitment to Support U.S. Mayors Taking on Climate Change

March 12, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative to turbocharge 25 U.S. cities’ efforts to leverage historic levels of federal funding to proactively build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities.

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Public Health

Mayor Sala Commits to a Healthier, Safer Milan by Joining Global Network of Cities

March 7, 2024

Mayor Giuseppe Sala announced that Milan has joined the Partnership for Healthy Cities, a prestigious global network of more than 70 cities committed to saving lives by preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) — such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes — and injuries.

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Government Innovation

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Investment in the City of Kyiv to Advance the Digitization of Public Services

February 16, 2024

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced an investment in the City of Kyiv that will accelerate the digitization of public services that strengthen government delivery during wartime and address residents’ acute mental health needs.

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Public Health

THE INVISIBLE SHIELD Premieres Tuesday, March 26, 2024 on PBS and Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS App

February 7, 2024

THE INVISIBLE SHIELD, a new four-part documentary series from RadicalMedia made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies, reveals how the field of public health has saved countless lives in the U.S., protecting people from the constant threat of disease and increasing lifespans.

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Government Innovation

Results for America Awards 12 New Cities with Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for Exceptional Use of Data

January 23, 2024

Results for America announced 12 new cities in the United States and Latin America have been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents.

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Education

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches First-of-Its-Kind Innovative Healthcare-Focused High Schools in 10 Urban and Rural Communities Across the Country

January 17, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $250 million initiative to create new high schools around the nation that will graduate students directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages.

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Arts

Bloomberg Philanthropies Opens Applications to Expanded Digital Accelerator Program

January 10, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that non-profit cultural organizations in the U.S. and U.K. can apply to join the expanded Digital Accelerator Program.

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Government Innovation

Mayor Scott Announces New Investment From Bloomberg Philanthropies To Expand City Innovation Team

December 15, 2023

Building on the City of Baltimore’s commitment to driving local government innovation, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide Baltimore City with a new investment to expand its innovation team (i-team). The first-ever city to receive a second Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Innovation Team (i-team) program grant, the support will bolster dedicated staff capacity to help further Baltimore’s work to lead with data, center community input in problem-solving, and tackle tough challenges to improve resident outcomes.

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Environment

Hundreds of Local Leaders Convene at First-Ever COP28 Local Climate Action Summit, Eight Years After Inaugural Local Leaders Summit Outside COP21

December 2, 2023

At COP28, over 500 mayors, governors, and other local leaders from over 60 countries gathered for the second day of the COP28 Local Climate Action Summit (LCAS) hosted by the COP28 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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Environment

Coalition of Philanthropic Funders Unveil More Than $250 Million Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance to Supercharge Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

December 2, 2023

At COP28 at the Ocean Pavilion, Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry, UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson, and others announced the formation of Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA) by leading climate and ocean institutions.

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